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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.96, 3,192.78 and 1,764.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.96, 3,192.78 and 1,764.04 is: 2,641.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.96 : 3,192.78 = 1,764.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.96/3,192.78 = 1,764.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.96x = 3,192.78 × 1,764.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.96x = 5,632,191.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,632,191.63/2,131.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,641.79

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